Maintenance Engineer - Electrical

Reed; Tetbury; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias for a permanent position near Stroud, England. This role involves maintaining production equipment, supporting repairs, and ensuring operational efficiency. Applicants should have strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills and preferably experience in the food or FMCG sectors. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £47,000 and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £47,000

Comprehensive training

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical fault finding required.
• Previous experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with planned maintenance systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, fault finding, and repair of systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and restore operations.
• Support planned preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Recognised Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) — Location: Near Stroud | Salary: £47,000 | Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Are you a qualified Electrical Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and keeping production lines running smoothly? Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing team at a busy manufacturing site near Stroud. Working within a team of 3 onsite Maintenance Engineers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact operational efficiency and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day maintenance, fault finding, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems across production equipment.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, working under pressure to restore operations.
• Support planned preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability.
• Work alongside the Senior Maintenance Engineer and fellow team members to implement the maintenance strategy.
• Assist in maintaining records of all maintenance activities and work completed.
• Support site engineering improvements by contributing ideas and solutions to recurring issues.
• Follow safe systems of work and comply with all relevant Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards.
• Liaise with contractors and support their safe execution of tasks when on site.
• Take part in the 1-in-3 call-out rota, supporting out-of-hours maintenance issues as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification (apprenticeship, college, or university).
• Proven experience in electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Previous experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with planned maintenance systems (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £47,000
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.